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Joy is a choice, not a feeling
“But I don’t feel joyful!” Neither do I, actually. At least not always.
The joy isn’t always there as a feeling, but that doesn’t make it any less “joy.”
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
“Count it all joy, my [sisters], when you meet trials of various kinds...” (James 1:2)
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
“...who for the joy set before him, endured the cross...” (Heb. 12:2)
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
“...And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Neh. 8:10b)
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, Rejoice.” (Phil. 4:4)
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy.” (Ps. 126:5)
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
How can you choose joy today?
God Delights in Delighting Us
Written by Wendy Neill
I have always been fascinated by butterflies. Without making a sound, they loudly proclaim the existence of a Creator. Those intricate patterns and brilliant colors are no accident. Then there is the process of metamorphosis, which just blows my mind. An ugly caterpillar is able to wrap itself up and later emerge with those beautiful wings, taking flight for the first time!! Wow.
When we lived in Colorado, my husband and I took a hike up to “Hanging Lake” outside of Glenwood Springs. It was a beautiful day in June and there were butterflies flitting around us throughout our hike. They would come close and I would hold out my finger, daring to hope one would land so I could look closer. I knew it was unlikely, but I kept trying anyway.
